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Depot's centennial to be celebrated Sept. 6 with tea

In honor of the 1913-2013 centennial celebration of the Historic Pine River Depot, Heritage Group North will present Tea at the Station, a Petticoat Junction Function, from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the depot as a kickoff to Heritage Days.

This event will be a ladies tea reminiscent of the 1913 time period. Bring your own tea cup and saucer. Hats and gloves are welcome and optional. A program will include remarks by local historian and archeologist Douglas Birk.

Prizes will be given for the best hat, as well as other surprises.

Tickets are $25 per person. Make checks out to Heritage Group North and send to Alison Stephens, Box 520, Pine River, MN 56474.

Seating is limited. Respond no later than Aug. 15. Tickets will be mailed.

For more information, contact Alison at 480-747-2299, 218-587-2583 or alison4mk@msn.com.

I've worked at the Brainerd Dispatch with various duties since Dec. 7, 1983. Starting off as an Ad Designer and currently Director of Audience Development. The Dispatch has been an interesting and challenging place to work. I'm fortunate to have made many friends, both co-workers and customers.